used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gaylord's sudden marriage and departure for New York caused no small comment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With Trudy's style and high spirits she was going to carry Gaylord into the front ranks without any effort.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Luke described the event by saying that a bad pair of disturbers had teamed for life, and relied upon Mary to take up the burden of the proof.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Luke described the event by saying that a bad pair of disturbers had teamed for life, and relied upon Mary to take up the burden of the proof.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Luke described the event by saying that a bad pair of disturbers had teamed for life, and relied upon Mary to take up the burden of the proof.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading With Trudy's style and high spirits she was going to carry Gaylord into the front ranks without any effort.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Gaylord's sudden marriage and departure for New York caused no small comment.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Gaylord's sudden marriage and departure for New York caused no small comment.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
the act of departing
From this reading Gaylord's sudden marriage and departure for New York caused no small comment.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Luke described the event by saying that a bad pair of disturbers had teamed for life, and relied upon Mary to take up the burden of the proof.
disturbers
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From this reading Luke described the event by saying that a bad pair of disturbers had teamed for life, and relied upon Mary to take up the burden of the proof.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't mourn so, mother.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading With Trudy's style and high spirits she was going to carry Gaylord into the front ranks without any effort.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Luke described the event by saying that a bad pair of disturbers had teamed for life, and relied upon Mary to take up the burden of the proof.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
a social unit living together
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gaylord's sudden marriage and departure for New York caused no small comment.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading With Trudy's style and high spirits she was going to carry Gaylord into the front ranks without any effort.
Gaylord
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From this reading With Trudy's style and high spirits she was going to carry Gaylord into the front ranks without any effort.
Gaylord's
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From this reading Gaylord's sudden marriage and departure for New York caused no small comment.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
the act of departing
From this reading With Trudy's style and high spirits she was going to carry Gaylord into the front ranks without any effort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading With Trudy's style and high spirits she was going to carry Gaylord into the front ranks without any effort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With Trudy's style and high spirits she was going to carry Gaylord into the front ranks without any effort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Luke described the event by saying that a bad pair of disturbers had teamed for life, and relied upon Mary to take up the burden of the proof.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
a female domestic
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
engage in
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Gaylord's sudden marriage and departure for New York caused no small comment.
take in marriage
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Don't mourn so, mother.
mournverbUS /mɔːrn/
feel sadness
From this reading "Don't mourn so, mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Gaylord's sudden marriage and departure for New York caused no small comment.
not any; not one
From this reading Gaylord's sudden marriage and departure for New York caused no small comment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Luke described the event by saying that a bad pair of disturbers had teamed for life, and relied upon Mary to take up the burden of the proof.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
others
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From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Luke described the event by saying that a bad pair of disturbers had teamed for life, and relied upon Mary to take up the burden of the proof.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Luke described the event by saying that a bad pair of disturbers had teamed for life, and relied upon Mary to take up the burden of the proof.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading With Trudy's style and high spirits she was going to carry Gaylord into the front ranks without any effort.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading Luke described the event by saying that a bad pair of disturbers had teamed for life, and relied upon Mary to take up the burden of the proof.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Luke described the event by saying that a bad pair of disturbers had teamed for life, and relied upon Mary to take up the burden of the proof.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With Trudy's style and high spirits she was going to carry Gaylord into the front ranks without any effort.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gaylord's sudden marriage and departure for New York caused no small comment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Don't mourn so, mother.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading With Trudy's style and high spirits she was going to carry Gaylord into the front ranks without any effort.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With Trudy's style and high spirits she was going to carry Gaylord into the front ranks without any effort.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Gaylord's sudden marriage and departure for New York caused no small comment.
carry out
From this reading Luke described the event by saying that a bad pair of disturbers had teamed for life, and relied upon Mary to take up the burden of the proof.
teamedverbUS /tiːmd/
past form of “team” — form a team
From this reading Luke described the event by saying that a bad pair of disturbers had teamed for life, and relied upon Mary to take up the burden of the proof.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
Trudy's
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From this reading With Trudy's style and high spirits she was going to carry Gaylord into the front ranks without any effort.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Luke described the event by saying that a bad pair of disturbers had teamed for life, and relied upon Mary to take up the burden of the proof.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Luke described the event by saying that a bad pair of disturbers had teamed for life, and relied upon Mary to take up the burden of the proof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
which person or people
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the Faithful family Mary and Luke stood against Mrs. Faithful, who declared with meaning emphasis that some girls had more sense than others and it was better to marry and make a mistake the first time than to remain an old maid.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading With Trudy's style and high spirits she was going to carry Gaylord into the front ranks without any effort.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Gaylord's sudden marriage and departure for New York caused no small comment.
